National Black Cat Day.Despite being just a loveable as their more colourful brothers and sisters, for years black cats have been neglected, faced suspicion, hostility and even death as a result of silly superstition.

Moron RobertM submitted this photo and the following story, "RobertM's (and Maggie's) pack of rescues walking their human slave Maggie:
(l to r) Sunny, Sydney, Chloe, Quincy (diFurface), Josie, and Freddie the greyhounds.
The mutts on the right in front are Stanley (the black one) and Ojo (formerly of Namibia)."
Now get back to walking Bob.

Meet Val, a show dog. Val's owner had the following to tell us, "This is Val, one of our year-old Borzoi, being groomed for a show and displaying not just a soft, happy expression but also some superb Hasidic curls.

Kodos the Executioner"

An unidentified Lurker shared this photo and story of Rusty with us.

Rusty, ordinarily a mild-mannered Golden Retriever for an average suburban family, when the trail calls turns into Rusty the Alaskan Wilderness Adventure Dog, fighting the never ending battle for truth, justice and against squirrels.

This is Lurker Jim's buddy and story, "I’m a moron lurker and I've attached a picture of OhCee (for Office Cat) for your Saturday pet post."

Taqyia2Me, shares this story about Nikita. "Here is Nikita - 5/9/04 - 4/17/15
Fierce defender of her yard. Killed 2 raccoons, 12 possums and countless birds and rabbits there.
Her favorite game was always "bite daddy!"
We miss her something awful"

Liz wanted us to here about her dog. "Here's my 9 yr-old Yorkie, Maggie, all ready for a run on the beach. When you're this short, sand blowing in your eyes can be a big bummer."

"I've attached a few pictures of my girls, sisters Alfie and Glinda. I'm a long time lurker, and I've commented under PDizzle"
So PDizzle is shy but has nice looking kitties.

The following submission about Mr. Kitty was sent in to us from Dr. Varno.

Neighbour cats of Dr. Varno.
Sent from a friend.

-- Dr. Varno

That's a wrap for the Pet Thread for another week. If you have animal news, tips or stories please feel free to submit them. Also if you haven't submitted your pet photo we are hoping you do. Your submissions can be sent here to petmorons at gmail dot com.